Schorl and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Schorl and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorl and Albite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Schorl and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Schorl and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorl and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorl and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorl is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.